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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-29-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,805
Posted By TropicZ
Does this happen all the time or only when it is...

Does this happen all the time or only when it is cold? Also, does it happen when your coolant temp is Cold or at normal operating temp?

I'm just wondering if there is a feature in our cars that...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-27-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Bike Crazy

Ah, you're bike crazy too... Many years ago, I crashed an RGV250 on the very first day I got it while doing a u-turn. When you switch from a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke, you just don't expect to lose all...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-25-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Ref: Pic 2... It looks like someone pulled you...

Ref: Pic 2... It looks like someone pulled you out from under the front of the car and you're in a pool of dry blood and missing your left leg LOL!!! :rofl2:

But seriously, thanks for sharing....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-20-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,624
Posted By TropicZ
Is this extended life coolant code named "FL22"?...

Is this extended life coolant code named "FL22"? On my Rx8, the manual does say something about a factory-filled long life coolant that Mazda calls "FL22". The manual says you don't have to change...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-19-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,624
Posted By TropicZ
According to Service Manual MA-8 and MA-9, note...

According to Service Manual MA-8 and MA-9, note (4), the coolant filled at the factory is good for the first 60,000 miles or 48 months. Thereafter, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-19-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,624
Posted By TropicZ
It also overflows if you have grossly overfilled...

It also overflows if you have grossly overfilled the tank way past the MAX mark like what my dad did in his car.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-19-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Thumbs up Thank you for teaching me something new!

Thank you for teaching me something new!
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-17-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Car Grille Installation Video

Guys, here's a youtube video on how to install your own radiator grille. Its not a Z but I guess once you get the bumper off, it should be quite straight forward. They sell grilles too.

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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-17-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Hey SouthArk, sorry, just wanted to add that if...

Hey SouthArk, sorry, just wanted to add that if you do track your car and the driver ahead goes into a gravel trap, he/she could be flinging gravel into your condenser, radiator or oil cooler at a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-13-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 99,249
Posted By TropicZ
You are right man! Thanks

You are right man! Thanks
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-12-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,624
Posted By TropicZ
Yeah, I forgot the good old disclaimer "have it...

Yeah, I forgot the good old disclaimer "have it checked before you overheat the engine". I've a hunch that his coolant tank is not completely empty but maybe more like a low level because he...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-12-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,624
Posted By TropicZ
The reservoir tank shouldn't be empty. Check it...

The reservoir tank shouldn't be empty. Check it when its cold. The coolant level should be somewhere between the Min and Max marks. If its lower than Min, add coolant. Warm up the engine and drive it...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-11-2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,071
Posted By TropicZ
Intersting... Now that you mentioned, I did...

Intersting... Now that you mentioned, I did notice a very slight tinge of blue in my oil when it was new. Is this Nissan Ester oil fully synthetic? Wish we had this Nissan Ester oil here. Our...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-11-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,071
Posted By TropicZ
Hi guys, I decided to read further into the fluid...

Hi guys, I decided to read further into the fluid recommendations since I didn't see the bit about Ester for people like me who are not in North America.

Nissan is not very precise about their oil...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-10-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By TropicZ
Radiator Grille Mesh to Protect Aircon Condenser

Some guys on the forum had aircon condenser punctures. Has anyone installed some form of protectection such as grille mesh (or perhaps some good quality gutter guard) behind the factory grille to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-10-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,379
Posted By TropicZ
What he said.

What he said.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-10-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,071
Posted By TropicZ
Hey you guys just read the title and didn't read...

Hey you guys just read the title and didn't read the post... I know what the manual says about engine oil and oil specs, pretty much the same stuff for most new cars (except maybe those with a rotary...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-09-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 99,249
Posted By TropicZ
Hey man, thanks for your reply. Regarding A3,...

Hey man, thanks for your reply. Regarding A3, nah, its not the chin spoiler. It looks like a 1" to 2" mud flap just in front of each front wheel. In the 2009 Service Manual Section K, Exterior, pages...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-09-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,071
Posted By TropicZ
What's the factory Engine Oil?

Did you notice that the oil that came from the factory when your car was new is very light colored, almost clear? Nothing at all like the golden stuff we put in our engines. I wonder what oil they...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-09-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,814
Posted By TropicZ
It depends if you like the looks of the minor...

It depends if you like the looks of the minor facelifting on the 2013. I don't like the changes made to the front especially the removal of the "fangs" in the radiator grille and the vertical LED...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-09-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 99,249
Posted By TropicZ
Can You Remove Front Bumper Without Jacking The Front Up?

Hey guys, apologies for rekindling an old thread. This is new to me and I don't have a jack. Also I haven't physically been under the car so I'm trying to imagine as best I can. I know you guys have...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-07-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,005
Posted By TropicZ
See my post: ...

See my post: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/44869-dealer-says-no-clear-coat-my-car-true.html
I got my car just 3 days ago and the dealership said they clear coated the car. Can't find...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-06-2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By TropicZ
Do you guys have "Two-stage boot release"?

Do we have a 2-stage boot release on our cars? I have noticed that on some occassions when I press the boot release button, it unlocks with one press of the button and I can lift the hatch...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-05-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,490
Posted By TropicZ
Update

Hi all, thanks for your replies. I took delivery of my car yesterday. I did a once over (well, many times over actually) and found that it was glossy and nothing at all like the week earlier when it...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-02-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,490
Posted By TropicZ
Dealer says No Clear Coat On My Car - Is this true?

Hi all, waiting to take delivery of my new Z. Dealership said they applied a fresh coat of clear coat on the paint. Why would they have to do this? I always thought the cars get their clear coat...
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